Location Promotion Winterthur Region
Im Hauptbahnhof
Postfach
CH-8401 Winterthur
Phone +41 52 267 67 97
Fax +41 52 267 67 98
office@who-needs-spam.standort-winterthur.ch
City of Winterthur
Winterthur is the sixth-largest city in Switzerland. It is ideally located in the proximity of Zurich and Zurich airport and serves as a gateway to Eastern Switzerland. Thanks to this attractive setting it has evolved into an independent economic hub and a lively residential region with outstanding infrastructure.
Winterthur is characterized in particular by its high quality of life. The appealing price/benefit ratio and the personalized atmosphere are attracting an increasing number of businesses and new residents. For its size, Winterthur offers an above-average number of internationally reputed cultural institutions, a large amount of green zones and a traffic-free historic center with a diverse range of shopping opportunities. This provides for a delightful mix of urban convenience and small-town charm. Each of the city’s seven districts have their own high-level infrastructure including schools and shopping centers. Resident-friendly traffic regulations and numerous leisure facilities provide ample opportunities for games and sports. And thanks to the diversity of housing options, everyone can find a house or an apartment to their taste.
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) with around 8,000 students gives Winterthur the stimulating bustle of a student town. Two international schools and the International Club Winterthur ensure that citizens of the world, too, easily feel at home here.
Technology and service companies thrive in Winterthur’s innovation and business friendly environment. Currently, the emphasis is especially on the sectors of healthcare, medical technology, automation technology, mechatronics, information technology, insurance and education. The city and region of Winterthur have an ample pool of qualified professionals and well situated land reserves for commercial development.
